The Smart Home Kit From LittleBits Doesn't Require Knowledge of Coding
Alyson Wyers — December 31, 2014 — Art & Design
References: littlebits.cc & springwise
If you wish you could incorporate the Internet of Things in your own home, but don't necessarily have the skills to go about it, this smart home kit is the answer. From LittleBits, the Smart Home Kit enables anybody to design their own connected home even if they don't know coding. Using your existing appliances, the kit makes the Internet of Things available to those who don't have a programming background but are interested in dabbling in this concept.
Similar to the IFTTT Internet-connected buttons, the LittleBits kit consists of 14 modules and 11 accessories that enable it to automate tasks. Existing appliances and devices can have smart features added onto them, such as sound triggers, IR transmitters, light and temperature sensors. The pieces can also be combined so different elements work together.
Similar to the IFTTT Internet-connected buttons, the LittleBits kit consists of 14 modules and 11 accessories that enable it to automate tasks. Existing appliances and devices can have smart features added onto them, such as sound triggers, IR transmitters, light and temperature sensors. The pieces can also be combined so different elements work together.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Home Kits - The rise of smart home kits that provide easy solutions for incorporating the Internet of Things into homes without coding skills.
2. DIY Home Automation - The trend of do-it-yourself home automation kits that allow users to customize and automate their home appliances and devices.
3. Accessible Internet of Things - The growth of accessible Internet of Things technologies that empower individuals without programming backgrounds to experiment with connected home concepts.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from the demand for smart home kits and develop new products to cater to the growing market.
2. Technology Education - The technology education industry can seize the opportunity to provide training and resources for individuals interested in learning how to utilize smart home kits and the Internet of Things.
3. Home Improvement - The home improvement industry can explore partnerships or product development to integrate smart home kits into existing home appliances and devices, offering innovative solutions to homeowners.
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